Stepping out, stepping in: A legacy of love builds a future in Overtown
By Bautista Samperi, Nathan Masachi, Giselle Forero and Zipporah Hayes To view the accompanying photo essay, click here. To listen to the accompanying audio... Read more.
Comic illustrator turns childhood experience into a creative mission
By Daylyin Staples Eduardo Burgos still remembers how eager his middle school classmates were to celebrate Christmas. Kids were jumping for joy as they left school,... Read more.
‘No one’s going to be able to enjoy this beauty’: How park flooding affects local communities
By Alexandra Phelps Janine Rice chose a state park just north of Dania Beach to say goodbye to her father. In July 2021, the now 58-year-old children’s rights... Read more.
He’s only a 22-year-old student, but he’s CEO of his own boxing league
By Jervace Mayes Being a CEO and a promoter of a boxing league requires sacrifices…. sometimes even your own body. Back in 2022 a 200-pound amateur fighter who... Read more.
‘I can’t stay in Miami’: Why young people are leaving the Magic City
By Nina Ramirez and Francesca Cagnana Peter Gutierrez, 21, has lived in Cutler Bay for much of his life, but when he reached adulthood, he began to question whether... Read more.
FIFA call-ups help launch Fort Lauderdale United FC onto global stage
By Giana Agostinho In the midst of a strong season that has the club in third place of the Gainbridge Super League, Fort Lauderdale United FC sent four players off... Read more.
Stitching resilience: The Ecuadorian designer bringing toquilla straw to global runways
By Elaine Alava and Alyssa Ferro Lloret Kimberly Ortega is redefining fashion with scraps, straw and soul. From Quito to New York, her designs stitch together... Read more.
Firefighters, teachers, and police officers protect the city of Miami, but cannot afford to live there
By Norma Huembes Michael Henry, born and raised in Miami-Dade County, has received a competitive salary and benefits for his work as a South Broward firefighter... Read more.
Eating Florida Alive: Asian swamp eel’s quiet invasion puts vital ecosystem at risk
By Anthony Cruz, Mia Florian, Cline’t Clarke, Yaelis Pena and Diego Lauria The Everglades, home to one of the most diverse wetland ecosystems, is a symbol... Read more.
Miami Moneyball? Marlins’ new front office has big dreams with small payroll
By Giana Agostinho The Miami Marlins, fresh off a surprising 79-83 season, continued their push toward an analytically driven, progressive principle of baseball... Read more.